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Broadway

[ brawd-wey ]

noun

  1. a street in New York City, famous for its theaters, restaurants, and bright lights.
  2. the theater district located on or near this street, especially as the center of the professional or commercial theater in the U.S.


adjective

  1. (of a play, theatrical performance, etc.) pertaining to, suitable for, or produced in the commercial theater, especially on Broadway:

    a Broadway show.

  2. acting or working on Broadway:

    a Broadway producer; a Broadway star.

  3. characteristic of or frequenting the theater district on Broadway.
  4. garish; tawdry.

Broadway

/ ˈɔːˌɱɪ /

noun

  1. a thoroughfare in New York City, famous for its theatres: the centre of the commercial theatre in the US
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of or relating to or suitable for the commercial theatre, esp on Broadway
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Broadway

1
  1. A street in Manhattan , in New York City , that passes through Times Square .

Broadway

2
  1. The central group of theaters presenting live drama in New York City . Many of them are located on or adjacent to the street called Broadway (see also Broadway ) in Manhattan .
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Notes

It is sometimes called the “Great White Way” because of its bright lights.
Broadway is known for its theaters. ( See also under “Fine Arts.” )
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Other Word Forms

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“It takes getting to Broadway to change culture,” López added, with a nod to the cultural impact that Jonathan Larson’s 1996 musical “Rent” had on the national conversation surrounding HIV/AIDS.

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He began his career as a dancer in musical theater, which included a two-year ensemble role in the national Broadway revival tour of “Hello, Dolly.”

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Disney musicals have been accused of turning Broadway into a theme park.

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Transferring “Stranger Things” from London to Broadway, or opening a “Harry Potter” production in another country or on tour, presents opportunities to adjust your designs.

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Now a year on from graduating, the 22-year-old has worked on several plays and short films, and will star in a Broadway show next year.

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